Lou Stewart

Design has always played an important role in my life. At age 5, I realized that I could drag large pieces of furniture on a small rug and I've been rearranging furniture and spaces ever since. After receiving a degree from the School of Architecture, I’ve enjoyed designing interiors for both residential and commercial clients. Specifically, I enjoy understanding how spaces affect people and what enables them to feel comfortable or not. I find that intentionally affecting our outer world promotes meaningful change for our inner world. This connection between place and its emotional impact is the driving force behind my designs. I believe inspiration happens in a space when the sense of place merges with a sense of purpose. My husband, Bruce and I coauthored Your Way Home - The Psychology of Place Inside and Out in 2005. This book blends our 2 passions - design and emotional wellness. Our second book, Merging 2 Nests helps couples come to grips with the emotional and organizational challenges they must face when blending their households.